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From the Tooling Geometry section in the action bar,
click Generative Form Block
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Select the inputs for the block:
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Select the Shape (surface to process).
If you had left Block Name blank, a default name is
proposed. You can edit it.
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Select the Axis System.
A profile is proposed, built from the maximum extremums: It is resizable:
- Optional:
Click Switch to use a profile based on the minimum extremums:
- Click Apply.
A block is computed:

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Regarding the Pad:
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Clear the Chamfer check box if a chamfer is not
required.

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If a chamfer is required, edit its Length and its
Angle.

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Clear the Create Pocket check box if you do not want to create a
pocket.
- If you create a pocket:
- Clear the Edge Fillet check box if you do not want to fillet the pocket.
- Otherwise, enter the radius of the edge fillet.
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Regarding the draft:
- Clear the draft angle check box if you do not want to draft the pad and the pocket.
- Edit the angle of the draft if you want to create one.
The pad and the pocket are created with a 1-degree draft.
- Optional: Click More.
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Edit the Block Position.
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Edit the Block Size.
The pad and the pocket (if required) are created with the corresponding parameters and relations.